preopening

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ opening

Adjective

preopening (not comparable)

1. Occurring before or in anticipation of an opening
   • 1988 September 9, Albert Williams, “Stage Notes: two new shows put musicians in the spotlight”, in Chicago Reader‎^[1]:

     As for Smith, there is much preopening speculation that Grapes of Wrath will head for Broadway after its Chicago run.